CPSC, adidas America Inc. Announce Recall of Basketball Shoes

A portion of the sole of the heel can separate or tear during use, which can result in injuries.

Recall #: 05034
Affected scope: About 187,000 pairs

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

adidas America Inc., of Portland, Ore. recalled The adidas Pro Team and Superstar Ultra basketball shoes come in various color combinatio….

CPSC, adidas America Inc. Announce Recall of Basketball Shoes was recalled by adidas America Inc., of Portland, Ore. in November 3, 2004. Reason: A portion of the sole of the heel can separate or tear during use, which can result in injuries.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shoes, and contact adidas America to…. Verify recall #05034 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

adidas America Inc., of Portland, Ore. issued this CPSC recall-A portion of the sole of the heel can separate or tear during use, which can result in injuries..

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agency class: November 3, 2004
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05034 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The adidas Pro Team and Superstar Ultra basketball shoes come in various color combinations. The recalled shoes have a six-digit article number on the inside part of the shoe tongue. A complete list of the article numbers of the shoes involved in the recall can be found at www.adidas.com/recall or by calling the firm's recall hotline.

Reason for recall

A portion of the sole of the heel can separate or tear during use, which can result in injuries.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shoes, and contact adidas America to receive a prepaid mailing label and a refund or gift certificate.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	05034
Date reported	November 3, 2004
Date initiated	November 3, 2004
Recalling firm	adidas America Inc., of Portland, Ore.
Affected scope	About 187,000 pairs
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shoes, and contact adidas America to receive a prepaid mailing label and a r…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

A portion of the sole of the heel can separate or tear during use, which can result in injuries.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shoes, and contact adidas America to receive a prepaid mailing label and a refund or gift certificate.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 3, 2004. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 05034.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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